Support American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge
In February, Churchville Elementary School students helped support the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge. Students around the country participate in the Kids Heart Challenge to learn about the importance of heart health, exercise, and giving back to others.
During the event, CES students raised funds to help kids with special hearts, inspired by the school’s very own heart hero, third-grade student James. James underwent heart surgery days after being born and has since met all major milestones and is cleared to play the same as other kids his age.
This year, 216 students participated in the challenge, raising $20,391.15. Top fundraisers were recognized during a celebratory assembly, and the students who raised the most money were able to take on the titles of “PE teacher for the day,” “Assistant Principal for the day,” and “Principal for the day.”
At the end of the assembly, to celebrate their accomplishment, a few lucky students had the chance to spray CES physical education teachers, classroom teachers, and Principal Kate Daly with silly string.
This was the school’s 25th year participating in the American Heart Association’s Heart Challenge events.
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